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Third-generation owner Wayne Mueller stands inside Louie Mueller Barbecue in this 2013 photo. File photo

Mueller to cook at state bash

One of Taylor’s famed barbecue restaurants will be represented next Sunday at of the Texas Restaurant Association’s featured annual events. Wayne Mueller, Louie Mueller Barebecue owner and pitmaster, will be one of the featured chefs at the TRA Lone Star Bash July 10 in Dallas. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Mason Ruemke (left) and Elinor Brinkmeyer receive the American Legion Award at Taylor Middle School in Taylor May 26. Photo by Tim Crow

Outstanding citizens

This weekend, the U.S. remembers when new citizens were born of a new country, and two Taylor Independent School District student were recently recognized as remarkable modern citizens. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

This broken candle still shines brightly. Courtesy photo

This little light of mine …

“There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” — Leonard Cohen Tonight, I walked in from the store with my arms full and a brand new candle in my bag. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Bingo, dominoes and more events for seniors can be found locally.

Senior events, games monthly

Older residents have local opportunities for fun and to meet with each other every month. The Tripp Center Games such as Bingo can be enjoyed every month at the Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

Graham D. Luhn American Legion Post 39 meets for their monthly meeting June 7. The Legion met to plan ahead of the post’s 4th of July Parade and Celebration. American Legion members and veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Legion Hall, 1310 Sycamore St. in Murphy Park in Taylor. Facebook / American Legion, Graham D Luhn Post 39 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Here's the music lineup for Hutto's Independence Day celebrations Monday, July 4. Courtesy photo / City of Hutto

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Brush fires spark

Brush fires spark

Fires burned a total of 25 acres in south Taylor last Friday amid ongoing dry weather and included two heat-related injuries. On June 24, the Taylor Fire Department and other agencies responded to two separate grass fires near the 200 block of Carlos G. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

Parade, more on Fourth

Parade, more on Fourth

Heavy traffic of patriotic cars, floats and pedestrians are expected in central Taylor neighborhoods on Independence Day. The American Legion Graham D. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

Chief fires off answers

Chief fires off answers

The Taylor Fire Department responds to lot of emergencies, especially in dry summers such as thepresent, but its chief had a chance recently to sit down and respond to questions instead. Fire Chief Daniel Baum was the featured guest June 13 on the seventh episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff, “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” on the Taylor Press Facebook page. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

PRIDE fills downtown

PRIDE fills downtown

Residents near and afar descended into downtown Taylor this past Saturday for Taylor’s relatively new summer outdoor festival. On June 25, the Taylor PRIDE Music & Arts Festival had its second inperson and third overall annual event on Second Street. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

Bridging the gap of hope

Bridging the gap of hope

“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die,” is a quote by local legend Dr. James Lee Dickey. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

Ladies play big in pinball tournament

Ladies play big in pinball tournament

On Sunday, June 26, Pinball Lounge hosted an all-female tournament. The tournament was coordinated by Belles & Chimes Austin and include ladies of all ages and skill levels. The tournament included three hours of qualifying play to decide the top four players. Courtesy photo 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

Council selects RAS to negotiate with city manager

Council selects RAS to negotiate with city manager

Back on May 8, a request for quotation for professional services for the inventory and assessment of citymaintained streets was issued by the Hutto City Council. Responses were due on June 1 at 3 p.m. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM